Saturday, November 15, 2008

Vintage Christmas Shopping Guide 1957



These pictures are from the Jewel Catalog 1957. Oh the house dresses, does anyone wear house dresses anymore? Now if you click on the images you can see the prices. Join the party http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/.


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16 comments:

  1. TeresaNovember 15, 2008 at 8:22 AM

    What a cute post! Circa 1957, I'm sure some of those toys would have been on my letter to Santa. Thanks for the memories!

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  2. gbloom studioNovember 15, 2008 at 9:43 AM

    Happy Pink Saturday! I love the toys, dolls, and the pink house dresses. Very I Love Lucy!
    Gina

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  3. Anne FannieNovember 15, 2008 at 9:48 AM

    I had that doll with that trunk!
    Happy Pink Saturday
    Love, Ann

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  4. ~*~Patty SNovember 15, 2008 at 10:11 AM

    Such a fun blast from the past TFS!!!
    *Happy Pink Saturday*

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  5. AnonymousNovember 15, 2008 at 10:39 AM

    Happy Pink Saturday, Denise.

    I love this post. These things remind me of when I was a little girl.

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  6. AnonymousNovember 15, 2008 at 11:13 AM

    OO! I was 2yrs old in 57'!Come by and pick up your blog award!

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  7. VylatNovember 15, 2008 at 11:52 AM

    Housedresses. My mom wore them. Haven't heard of them for years. Thanks for the memories.

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  8. imjacobsmomNovember 15, 2008 at 9:16 PM

    This is a cool post! The prices of the items are unreal! Shoes for 2.98 and house dresses 10.98. Hope you are having a Happy Pink Saturday! ~ Robyn

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  9. November 16, 2008 at 7:12 AM

    I just love the charm and style of this era.

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  10. Happy To Be/ Gl♥riaNovember 16, 2008 at 8:59 AM

    What a great trip now memory lane today...thanks for sharing this..and thanks for coming by my PINK Saturday girl..I see you also live in Calif..as I do..your blog is really pretty..hugs and smiles Gloria

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  11. KatieNovember 16, 2008 at 7:21 PM

    Oh aren't those something? WOW! Happy Pink Saturday!

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  12. AnonymousNovember 17, 2008 at 5:40 AM

    Aren't these ads lovely! Happy Pink Saturday!

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  13. Maryjane-The Beehive CottageNovember 17, 2008 at 9:55 PM

    Sweet post Denise! Let's see, I was 5 way back in 1957! LOL! Those were the days! Nice pictures of the store and hope your sells are high!

    Hugs,
    Maryjane

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  14. AnonymousNovember 19, 2008 at 12:06 AM

    What a great post. Love those vintage pinks. Happy late Pink Saturday..come visit.

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  15. CEDAR JUNCTIONNovember 19, 2008 at 6:15 PM

    A little before my time, but what a great post!

    Teresa

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  16. AnonymousNovember 24, 2008 at 5:38 PM

    Denise, love the pics of the 1957 catalog. I think I got one of those baby carriages for christmas one year. ha ha
    Sorry we didn't have time to talk this month at the barn...time flies doesn't it.

    Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
    jackieb

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